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Living in Boksburg

Boksburg has become one of the province’s most popular locations and boasts a rich history dating back to the 1800s. Since its humble beginnings, the area has come a long way.

Boksburg at a glance

Boksburg has become one of Gauteng’s most popular locations and boasts a rich history dating back to the 1800s. Since its humble beginnings, the area has come a long way.

The area is seen as an ideal place for businesses and families to settle in, and enjoys a tasteful combination of new property developments and old vintage houses dating back to the 1800s – making it the perfect balance of old and new-world glamour.

A variation in developments and free-standing houses, ranging from low to affordable and higher-end, makes Boksburg attractive to both investors and middle to low-income families

The wide selection of property types makes it wast to find a home in Boksburg. Its convenience and the opportunities it presents are guaranteed to give you the kind of environment that dream homes are made of.

Business

Boksburg has become the business hub of Ekurhuleni, hosting the head offices of major companies such as Macsteel, Fraser Alexander and EL Bateman. The area also hosts factories and global manufacturing powerhouses such as Unilever and Colgate Palmolive. Africa’s biggest consumer brand, Tiger Brands, also has a factory in Boksburg. The business opportunities in Boksburg makes it an attractive location for those seeking employment.

Malls and Shopping Centres

Boksburg is the perfect place for shopaholics of all kinds with some 16 shopping centres, including East Rand Mall, which is one of the most popular and biggest malls in Gauteng, East Point, Value Mall, Retail Park, Sunward Park Lifestyle Centre and Kingfisher Corner.

Transportation

Boksburg has three national routes and three regional routes, the N3, N12, N17, R21, R29 and the R555. It is served by the Metrorail line, the Springs-Johannesburg line and also the OR Tambo International Airport.

Attractions

Wild Waters is famous for offering the ultimate entertainment experience combining the exhilaration of a water park with other fun family activities.

The Bokkie Park is a secured playground for children. It entertains with bunnies and peacocks that roam around just waiting to be fed and it has several petting areas and enclosed farmyard animals with pony and camel rides available on weekends. The park is open from 8 am to 5 pm and is the perfect spot for hosting a picnic or braai.

Schools

Boksburg has a number of excellent private and public primary and high schools to choose from, including:

Laerskool Concordia
Martin Primary School
Wit Deep Primary School
Summerfields Primary School
Hoerskool Dr E.G Jansen
Oosrand Secondary School
Boksburg High School
Woodlands International College

Boksburg has some of the best hospitals and clinics available, notably:

Netcare Sunward Park Hospital
Tambo Memorial Hospital
Medicross Medical Centre
Boksburg North Clinic
Netcare Sunward Park Hospital

Residents of Boksburg form part of a wide community and it is home to large industries, including commerce, exciting shopping experiences and entertainment. Opportunities in the area attract a diverse group of people. Boksburg is assured of continuing its current path of growth and increased investment opportunities.